@The Japan Times: A thatched teahouse in the refined Washi-no-Sato area of Ogawamachi town in Sait…

A thatched teahouse in the refined Washi-no-Sato area of Ogawamachi town in Saitama Prefecture. Japan has been making “washi” paper for at least 1,300 years, and visitors can try out the ancient craftwork for themselves in Saitama. (Stephen Mansfield photo) #Japan #Saitama #instatravel #埼玉 #和紙